Case 6028067/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Ms L Kushch v West End Galleries Ltd — 2026
- Case reference
- 6028067/2025
- Decision date
- 19 January 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Wright Representation
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Ms L Kushch
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMs L Kushch brought claims of unauthorised deductions from wages and holiday pay against West-End Galleries Limited (company number 09972474). The matter was heard at London South (Croydon via CVP) on 19 January 2026 before Employment Judge Wright. The claimant appeared in person; the respondent did not attend and had not replied to the claim, so Rule 22(3) applied.
The Tribunal found both claims well-founded. The respondent was ordered to pay the claimant £2,287.94 for underpayment of the national minimum wage and £592 for failure to pay holiday pay. The Tribunal also ordered the respondent to pay £1,229 under s.24(2) Employment Rights Act 1996 in respect of Universal Credit owed by the claimant to the DWP. The total sum due to the claimant is £4,108.94 gross, with the claimant to account to HMRC for any deductions due on the sum of £2,879.94. A declaration of unauthorised deduction from wages was made.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Unauthorised deductions from wages claim well-founded for underpayment of the national minimum wage. The respondent ordered to pay £2,287.94. A declaration of unauthorised deduction from wages was made. | Upheld | — | £2,288 |
| Holiday pay | Holiday pay claim well-founded. The respondent ordered to pay £592 for failure to pay holiday pay. | Upheld | — | £592 |
| Other | Under s.24(2) Employment Rights Act 1996, the respondent ordered to pay £1,229 representing the sum the claimant owes to the DWP in respect of Universal Credit (the recoupment-style addition where the deduction caused the loss of benefit). | Upheld | — | £1,229 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £4,109
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
2 references- Rule 22(3) Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure
- s.24(2) Employment Rights Act 1996
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